Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Park Slope
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Miriam
Long-running Israeli-Mediterranean hub with big brunch energy and a deep mezze menu.
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#1
Miriam
8.7
Miriam is a flagship Park Slope Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant, opened in 2005 by Chef Rafael Hasid, known for abundant brunches, lamb shawarma, and mezze-driven dinners that draw steady crowds. Thousands of reviews and two decades in business make it a default neighborhood choice for Israeli flavors, especially on weekends when the room turns lively with brunch lines and shared plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green shakshuka, Lamb shawarma plate, Burekas breakfast with egg and salads
What Makes it Special: Long-running Israeli-Mediterranean hub with big brunch energy and a deep mezze menu.
#2
Sawa
8.5
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Sawa is a modern Lebanese restaurant opened in April 2024 by siblings Samaya Boueri Ziade and George Boueri, with chef Soroosh Golbabae translating Beirut’s hospitality into a sleek, two-room Park Slope space. Freshly baked pita from a central bread oven, refined mezze, and dishes like kibbeh arnabiyeh and lamb chops with labneh make it a go-to for special-occasion Middle Eastern dining in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus with braised Wagyu beef cheeks, Rakkakat (halloumi and akkawi cheese rolls), Grilled lamb chops with garlic labneh
What Makes it Special: Contemporary Lebanese cooking with pita fired in a showpiece oven and a short, tightly curated menu.